The Superstar game mode in Madden 25 is one of the highlights of the entire game for many players. It allows you to step into the shoes of your very own created player and lead them through their entire football career in the NFL. Of course, no career in Madden 25 starts without attending the NFL Combine, which is where all top prospects go to showcase their skills and football knowledge in front of all 32 franchises. While the gameplay portion of the Combine might be easy for some players, there’s also a trivia section at the Combine in Madden 25 that’s been known to stump even diehard fans.
You can receive random questions at the Combine that are meant to test your football knowledge, both in terms of the rules and the history of the NFL. Some players might have the rules side of things down pat, but the historical questions can really harm your score, especially since some of them truly are difficult questions.
Fortunately, we have compiled a list of every single question and answer you can be asked at the Combine in Madden 25, so you’ll pass with a perfect score every time.
Every Combine Question and Answer in Madden 25
In total, there are close to 50 possible questions the Combine can throw at you in Superstar mode. To ensure you don’t miss a question, look at the table below to find the question you’re being asked, along with its correct answer.
| Question | Answer |
| What is the maximum number of challenges a team can have in a game? | 3 |
| How many timeouts does a team get per half? | 3 |
| When a quarterback takes a knee to end the game, what is the formation popularly called? | Victory Formation |
| What does RPO stand for? | Run Pass Option |
| Which Hall of Fame running back is the Man of the Year Award named after? | Walter Payton |
| Which team would have had the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had they not traded it? | Carolina Panthers |
| John Madden is synonymous with what Thanksgiving dish? | Turducken |
| Which team did John Madden coach to their first Super Bowl win? | Raiders |
| Which NFC team is known as “America’s Team?” | Dallas Cowboys |
| Which team became the first #2 playoff seed to not make it to the Divisional round? | Dallas Cowboys |
| Which of these countries has not hosted an NFL game? | Italy |
| Which personnel alignment indicates three WRs, one RB, and one TE on the field? | 11 Personnel |
| Which team traded for Stefon Diggs in the 2024 offseason? | Houston Texans |
| Which kicker on the Kick-Tac-Toe challenge at the 2023 Pro Bowl Games? | Justin Tucker |
| Which team is known for the “Tush Push”? | Eagles |
| Which former Madden cover athlete did Peyton Hillis beat out for the Madden 12 cover? | Michael Vick |
| Adrian Peterson was beaten out in a fan vote for the Madden 25 (2013) cover by which Hall of Fame running back? | Barry Sanders |
| Which team is the only franchise to start the season 0-4 but still make the playoffs? | Chargers |
| The New England Patriots play in what Boston suburb? | Foxborough |
| Which member of the Seahawks’ “Legion of Boom” defense was on the cover of Madden 15? | Richard Sherman |
| Who did John Madden share the announcing booth with for eight Super Bowls? | Pat Summerall |
| Which team recently won its first playoff game since the year 1991? | Detroit Lions |
| Which of the following has not been a matchup in the Super Bowl? | Pittsburgh vs. San Francisco |
| Which team traded for Justin Fields in the 2024 offseason? | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Which member of the Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf” was the Madden 03 cover athlete? | Marshall Faulk |
| The trophy awarded to the team that wins the Super Bowl is named after which former NFL head coach? | Vince Lombardi |
| Which city did Peyton Manning use as an audible during his tenure with the Broncos? | Omaha |
| Which NFL player was also drafted to play professional baseball? | Kyler Murray |
| Which NFL owner famously stated, “Just win, baby!”? | Al Davis |
| “Orange Crush” was the nickname given to which team’s defensive line in the 1970s? | Denver Broncos |
| Who holds the record for the all-time leading scorer in NFL history? | Adam Vinatieri |
| An illegal contact penalty occurs when a defensive player makes contact with a receiver beyond how many yards? | 5 Yards |
| Which quarterback caught a touchdown pass on the famous “Philly Special” in the Super Bowl? | Nick Foles |
| What yard line does a team attempt a two-point conversion? | 2-yard line |
| What year was the original John Madden Football game released? | 1988 |
| What is the name of the team John Madden put together each year based on who he thought played the game of football the way it should be played? | All-Madden |
| Which of the following quarterbacks was not a former number one overall pick in the NFL Draft? | Joe Montana |
| Who are the only teammates who were on the cover of Madden in consecutive years? | Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski |
| Which state do the Jets and Giants play in? | New Jersey |
| Which NFL legend retired after the 2023 season? | Aaron Donald |
| Which team scored 70 points in a single game during the 2023 season? | Miami Dolphins |
| How many yards is the defense penalized for roughing the passer? | 15 yards |
| How many challenges does a team start with? | 2 |
| “The Frozen Tundra” is the nickname given to what team’s home field? | Green Bay Packers |
| As a commentator, John Madden popularized the use of what NFL broadcast feature? | Telestrator |
| How many defensive backs are on the field if a Defense is in Dime? | 6 |
| What Pittsburgh Steeler running back pulled in the catch on the “Immaculate Reception?” | Franco Harris |
| In the Super Bowl era, which pair of division rivals are the only teams to complete undefeated regular seasons? | New England and Miami |
And there you have it, the entire list of Combine questions and answers that you can be asked in Madden 25’s Superstar mode. You don’t have to memorize these; just come back to them whenever you take the Combine quiz and reference the answer to whatever question you’re asked. With any luck, the scouts will be so impressed with your answers, they’ll take you with their first draft pick.
Published: May 13, 2025 02:42 pm